Gauder Akustik Capello Floorstanders Compared: Capello 40 vs Capello 80 DV vs Capello 100 DV

Comparing the Gauder Akustik Capello Family

Gauder Akustik has built a reputation for a coherent design philosophy that runs through the Capello line, and this guide walks you through three related pieces so you can find the right fit for your room and your system. What ties the loudspeakers together is a shared engineering approach: XPulse cone bass and midrange drivers, an aluminum tweeter that can be upgraded to beryllium, and an ultra-steep symmetrical crossover with Time Delay Control (TDC) that is designed to keep the drivers working together in time. The Double Vision (DV) models add finely selected Mundorf crossover components, upgraded internal wiring, and top WBT terminals with rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges. All of these are made in Germany.

Specifications compared

One important note up front: the Capello 40 in this comparison is a dedicated stand rather than a loudspeaker, so think of it as the foundation for its matching stand mount monitor rather than an alternative to the floorstanders. With that clarified, here is how the three pieces relate to one another.

The Models Compared

Gauder Akustik Capello 40

The Capello 40 is a pair of dedicated aluminum speaker stands, not a loudspeaker. It is sized specifically to the Capello 40 stand mount loudspeaker (it is not a universal stand) and its job is to rigidly couple the speaker to the floor at the correct listening height for optimal imaging and bass. If you are building a system around the stand mount monitor, this is the purpose-built match that completes it.

Gauder Akustik Capello 80 DV

The Capello 80 DV is a passive floorstanding loudspeaker from the Capello Double Vision range, and it sits as the more compact of the two floorstanders here. It uses XPulse cone bass and midrange drivers, an aluminum tweeter that is upgradeable to beryllium, and the ultra-steep symmetrical crossover with Time Delay Control. As a DV model it carries the finely selected Mundorf crossover components, upgraded internal wiring, and top WBT terminals with rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges, all housed in a drop-shaped (teardrop cross-section) cabinet. It requires a separate amplifier.

Gauder Akustik Capello 100 DV

The Capello 100 DV is the larger passive multi-way floorstander in this comparison, built on the same Double Vision philosophy. It shares the XPulse cone drivers, the aluminum tweeter upgradeable to beryllium, and the ultra-steep symmetrical crossover with Time Delay Control, along with the DV package of Mundorf crossover components, upgraded internal wiring, and WBT terminals with rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges. Like the 80 DV it uses the drop-shaped cabinet and requires a separate amplifier, positioning it as the flagship-oriented choice within this trio for those who want the fuller floorstanding presentation.

Which Should You Buy by Scenario

I want a stand mount setup for a smaller or nearfield space

Pair the Capello 40 stands with the matching stand mount monitor, because the stands are sized specifically for that speaker and rigidly couple it to the floor at the correct listening height for optimal imaging and bass. Because they are not universal, they are the intended foundation rather than a substitute for a floorstander.

I have a medium room and want a full-range floorstander without overwhelming it

The Capello 80 DV is the sensible floorstanding choice here, since it is the more compact of the two DV floorstanders while still delivering the XPulse drivers, the ultra-steep symmetrical crossover with Time Delay Control, and the full Double Vision upgrade package. Its drop-shaped cabinet and Double Vision internals give you the family sound in a footprint suited to a medium space.

I have a larger room and want the fullest presentation in this lineup

Step up to the Capello 100 DV, the larger multi-way floorstander that shares the same Double Vision engineering as the 80 DV while positioning itself as the flagship-oriented option in this trio. It carries the same XPulse drivers, TDC crossover, Mundorf components, and WBT terminals, so you are getting more of the same design philosophy in a bigger floorstanding package.

I want the option to upgrade my tweeter over time

Both the Capello 80 DV and the Capello 100 DV are strong choices, because each uses an aluminum tweeter that is upgradeable to beryllium, letting you start with one voicing and evolve it later. This flexibility is part of what unites the two DV floorstanders in this comparison.

I care about premium connection and crossover parts out of the box

Either Double Vision floorstander delivers this, since both the 80 DV and the 100 DV include finely selected Mundorf crossover components, upgraded internal wiring, and top WBT terminals with rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges. Your decision then comes down to room size and how much floorstanding scale you want rather than parts quality.

A Note on Matching and the Rest of the System

Both the Capello 80 DV and Capello 100 DV are passive designs, so they require a separate amplifier, and the WBT terminals with rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges give you flexibility in how you cable them. Because these speakers use an ultra-steep symmetrical crossover with Time Delay Control, careful setup and placement help the drop-shaped cabinets deliver their intended imaging, and the dedicated Capello 40 stands serve the same purpose for the stand mount monitor by fixing it at the correct listening height. We are happy to talk through amplifier pairing and placement with you based on your room.

Come Listen at AEA

The best way to choose between the Capello 80 DV, the Capello 100 DV, and a stand mounted setup on the Capello 40 stands is to hear them in person, so we invite you to visit the All Elite Audio showroom in Timonium, Maryland. Demo units rotate, so please reach out ahead of your visit to confirm what is currently set up for listening.